bayedsolid Chapter 27: Speechless
Chapter 27: Speechless
People may habitually assume that acupuncture needles are long ones with tails that can be inserted into acupoints, but that's not actually the case.
The Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot) records that the nine needles have different names and shapes.
This means that there are nine types of needles used for treatment, each with a different shape and function.
For example, the chan needle, modeled after the towel needle, is made by removing the last inch and a half from the tip, sharpening it to a length of 1.6 inches, and is mainly used for treating heat in the head and body. This means that this needle is shaped like an arrowhead and is mainly used for shallow puncture and bloodletting to treat febrile diseases on the body and head, including skin diseases.
Other types include round-tipped needles and filiform needles.
The needle kit that Dr. Xue gave her was very complete, and even included a three-edged needle specifically used for bloodletting the ten fingers.
"Thank you, Dr. Xue." Yunyi nodded, picked up her things, and was about to leave.
"Sister, what's your name and where are you from? If the acupuncture heals, I can let you know," Xue Xiaodie asked hurriedly.
"No need to notify me. I'll come back to sell any herbs I find in the meantime," Yunyi said, then left with her basket on her back.
Xue Xiaodie glanced at Xue Buwei.
"Alright, quickly spread these herbs out to dry." Xue Buwei picked up the Polygonum multiflorum and went into the pharmacy.
After leaving Xue's Medical Clinic, Yunyi turned around and went into Zhao's Blacksmith Shop, the same place she had visited before.
Zhao the blacksmith was forging an iron pot when he heard someone come in. He looked up and immediately recognized Yunyi: "Little sister, what brings you here again?"
"Of course we're here to buy things."
"What do you want now? I might not have it here."
"Definitely not, I need to customize."
"what."
"Flying claw".
"what?"
Yunyi went over and picked up the fire tongs used for starting a fire. Using the heat from one end, she drew on the ground: "This is what it looks like."
"This is a weapon, you..."
"I use it for climbing mountains."
"But……"
Yunyi stuffed ten taels of silver directly into Zhao the blacksmith's hand: "This thing doesn't require much material, I believe you can do it." Money makes the world go round, as long as the money is there, anything can be negotiated. "I have many children at home, and my husband went into the mountains half a month ago and never came back. I have to support seven children and my old mother. If I don't go into the mountains, I will starve to death."
Zhao the blacksmith did hesitate, because even after working himself to the bone, he could only earn three to five taels a month. He also had to give gifts to the gentlemen who came to deliver the iron materials, so in the end, he would only have two or three taels left.
But last time he risked making a small axe, he earned six taels of silver.
The grappling hook doesn't require much material, and the process is a bit complicated, but it's not difficult. It costs ten taels, which is enough for him to raise the betrothal gifts and marry the girl he loves.
Come back in three days.
"Okay." Yunyi nodded and left the blacksmith shop. Next, she needed to buy things. The amount of food needed to feed more than twenty people was staggering, especially if they were all full, the amount of rice, grains and vegetables needed would be even greater.
Because of the large quantity ordered, the shopkeeper arranged for delivery.
Since the oxcart was going to make the trip anyway, Yunyi bought some other things as well, filling the oxcart to the brim.
The young man didn't say anything and politely escorted the person to the village.
Yunyi gave the shop assistant ten copper coins as a tip, and the shop assistant happily helped carry the things into the Wang family's courtyard.
"Yunyi, why did you buy so much stuff?" Xia Songshi was a little stunned when she saw the huge pile of things.
"We'll provide dinner, so this will only last for two or three days at most," Yunyi said, pulling out an oil paper package. "Dabao, share this with everyone."
Da Bao hesitated for a moment before stepping forward to take it. He opened it and saw it was candied fruit. He instinctively swallowed hard: "All...all for us?"
"Isn't it in your hands now?"
Da Bao glanced at the large bag of candied fruit in his hand, then finally turned around and pinched off a piece to give to Xia Songshi: "Grandma, you eat first."
"I'll eat first." Er Ya suddenly rushed over, picked up a piece and stuffed it into her mouth. "If she's going to poison me, I'll die first."
Yunyi: "..."
She was speechless at Er Ya's antics. She had said she wouldn't target her anymore, but then she suddenly stopped believing her. What a conflicted kid.
Everyone was watching Er Ya, and even Wang Qiao'er was holding a silver needle in her hand, ready to administer acupuncture if she noticed any danger to Er Ya.
Yunyi ignored them and turned to pack up her things. It was afternoon, and in less than an hour, everyone would be coming to work, and then it would be time to make dinner.
In fact, the local people usually eat two meals a day, and only when they are busy will they eat three meals. Now it is the summer harvest season, so naturally they will eat three meals.
The little ones standing in the yard kept swallowing hard as they looked at the candied fruit in Da Bao's hand, but since Er Ya didn't say anything, they didn't dare to move.
“They’re not poisonous.” Wang Qiao’er took a silver needle and pricked each one one by one before finally concluding.
Er Ya nodded, "I'm not feeling unwell either." It really tastes so sweet and fragrant.
Da Bao laughed when he heard this. He gave a piece to each of his younger siblings and Wang Qiao'er, then gave one to Doctor Wang, and finally went into the kitchen.
"Grandma, no..." Xia Songshi wanted to say that she didn't like to eat it, but as soon as she opened her mouth, a piece was stuffed into it, and she was stunned.
Da Bao then turned around and walked up to Yun Yi: "You eat too."
Yunyi smiled and unceremoniously took a piece and popped it into her mouth. The sugar at this time was not as pure as that of later generations and was not sweet enough. However, the advantage was that the ingredients in ancient times were fresh and unpolluted, so all the ingredients had a natural aroma.
Da Bao smiled, turned around and ran out, calling over his younger siblings, and even calling over Sixteen, and they shared the rest of the food.
The younger siblings had no objections and did whatever their eldest brother said. After they finished eating, Qibao got up and ran to the kitchen: "Stepmother, I can help you with the chores."
Yunyi was charmed by his sweet little voice and reached out to pinch his cheek: "Okay, then you can help me wash the vegetables." She pointed to the radish in the basin, "Wash it clean, okay?"
"Don't worry, I'll wash it all clean." Xiao Bao hurriedly ran over, stuck out his little bottom, and started washing the radish. "Stepmother, I did some work, so can I eat some sweet cakes?"
"Yes, whoever does the work gets to eat."
Xiao Bao smiled happily. After all, he was only three years old and didn't have that many thoughts. He was afraid of the original owner when she hit him before, but in the past few days, Yun Yi gave him delicious food, and naturally, his fear gradually dissipated.
“Xiao Bao is still young, what can he do?” At this moment, Er Ya ran in, “If there’s work to be done, let me do it.”